Newsletter

Well, here we are in December! I don't know about you, but I'm certainly looking forward to the holiday season!

We have had a great month of 4 Travel Evenings to whet your appetite with information to help with your holiday booking. The latest was our Contiki Evening with Millie and John from Air NZ.  Read more about Contiki U for Uniworld the latest River Cruise imitative below – a shame I am too old to join in.  I will be planning more in 2018, so if you have a destination in mind, do suggest it to me. 

November was our NZ Travel Brokers Annual conference – held in Wellington and celebrating 10 years of NZ Travel Brokers. For our Gala Dinner and Annual Awards we were hosted in the Beehive Ball Room  and Function Centre.  At the Awards, we had success at the awards with

• “Special Achievement Award” in recognition of my Avis Scholarship only NZer finalist position
• Our team named as part of the NZ Travel Brokers “High Achievers Club” 
• NZ Travel Brokers Top Seller 1 Cover Travel Insurance

Israel and Jordan Group Trip in 2018

We are currently planning an amazing Biblical Trip to Israel and Jordan for 3 weeks in October 2018.  Open to all who have thought about this amazing part of the world but never been.  This will be fully escorted by myself and husband Marcus from New Zealand. There will be opportunity to extend/go earlier for longer time in Europe if desired,  we will have an information evening in early 2018. As a current clients you have first priority on this trip, and places will be opened up to others who wish to come along. Registrations of interest are being taken, as there will be limited spaces available.  

Thank you for 2017 – welcome Natasha!

Thank you to everyone who trusted us with their holiday plans this year. And a big thanks to Nicky and Selena, who kept the office running this year, making 2017 a great year all round!  We had a lovely Christmas lunch, officially welcoming Natasha to the team!  She has been in training this last couple of months, ready for a busy 2018 ahead.

If you want to keep up with our happenings – make sure you join our Facebook page or visit our website for the latest news and specials.

Your 2018 Holiday

There is still time (just!) to catch an earlybird 2018 flight or tour deal before Christmas! Flight deals finish next week.

I do look forward to being part of your 2018 holiday planning. If you are not quite ready to book, I'm expecting the next round of earlybird flight deals to make an appearance in the New Year Sales starting early January - so if you have a destination in mind, give me a call or reply to this email, I'll keep an eye out and let you know when the specials start hitting my inbox.  I will be working through January, and this is a relaxed time to catch up for a coffee and plan your holiday.

Two last minute offers for 2018 UK/Europe travel have come across my desk - take a look at the details below and give me a call if you'd like to find out more!

Back-Roads Touring are currently offering 5% off all 2018 UK/Europe tours. If a small group boutique style of trip sounds like you, take a look at the tours below.

U by Uniworld is a brand new river cruise line, and they are celebrating the arrival of summer with savings of up to 20% on 2018 European cruises booked before the end of the year.

In the meantime, I'd like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year!

Back-Roads Touring Earlybird Special

If you're thinking that UK/Europe is on the cards for 2018, take a look at the trips below from Back-Roads Touring.

The group sizes are much smaller (max of 18), the style is much more boutique, and they avoid the motorways so you can really explore the winding streets and country by-ways that you'd miss on a large motorcoach.

AND Back-Roads Touring has just won the award for Best Small Coach Holiday for the third year running at the prestigious 2017 British travel awards!

Croatian Islands Sailing

Golden-roofed towns and pristine national parks. Tranquil islands lapped by turquoise waters. Ancient sites and time-honoured traditions. This South Croatia tour takes in all this and more, inviting you to discover one of Europe’s most enticing destinations.

7 nights from $3704 per person, twin share

Inclusions:

• 7 nights in boutique accommodation.
• Experienced Back-Roads Driver & Tour Leader. 
• Local guides in Split, Trogir, Perast, Kotor, Korcula and Dubrovnik.
• Premium mini-coach transportation.
• Ferry crossings from Split to Korcula, Korcula to Orebic. 
• European breakfast daily (B), 1 lunch (L), 4 evening meals (D). 
• 2 wine tastings.
• Local cooking class.
• Boat excursion to Our Lady of the Rocks and Elaphiti Islands.
• Entrance included to: Diocletian’s Palace, Krka National Park, Jewish Temple, Franciscan Monastery and cable car in Dubrovnik.

Terms and conditions apply. 5% Earlybird sale ends 15 January 2018.

Have You Seen?

Have you seen the new Christmas video from Air New Zealand? Mirry Christmus everyone!!?

Take a look at the video on youtube here.

U by Uniworld's Early Summer Sale

U by Uniworld provides a fresh take on river cruising, with inclusions designed to meet the desires of travellers aged 21 to 45.

Ships offer sunrise yoga on deck and bikes onboard for exploring each destination, allowing travellers to stay active while indulging in wine tasting and cocktail mixology classes.

For the night owls, there are two bars to choose from as well as a rooftop lounge where local guest DJs will be invited aboard to host exclusive parties.

• The Seine Experience: Starting in Paris, this cruise takes travellers through the waters of Conflans Ste. Honorine, Rouen, Honfleur and Vernon, before meandering back into Paris. Now priced from $2522 per person twin share.
• Germany’s Finest: Sailing from Frankfurt, travellers will spend their first evening soaking up the nightlife of the cosmopolitan city before heading through the likes of Miltenberg, Bamberg and Regensburg. Now priced from $2202 per person twin share. 
• The Danube Flow: Beginning in Regensburg and ending in Budapest, with a taste of Austria & Slovakia in between, this itinerary covers an array of small towns and big cities. Now priced from $2522 per person twin share.
• Rolling on the Rhine: Starting in the vibrant scene of Amsterdam, this cruise covers eight days of cheese tasting, canal cruising and museum wandering in Amsterdam, Haarlem, Cologne, Bonn, Koblenz and Frankfurt. Now priced from $2202 per person twin share.

Terms and Conditions apply. Sale ends 31 December 2017.

Article: 7 Tips To Help You Beat Jet Lag

The NZ Herald has just published an article with seven tips to help you avoid jet lag and three tips from a flight attendant to help you hit the ground running when you land.

Although, I'm not sure about the oil on the feet tip!

Read the article here.

Back-Roads Touring Earlybird Sale: 5% Early Bird saving is valid for tours listed in the new 2018 brochure when booked & paid in full by 15th January 2018. Must quote promo code BRTEB5%2018 at time of booking. Discounts do not apply to pre and post accommodation or transfers. Offer cannot be extended. Subject to availability. Back-Roads Touring reserves the right to amend or withdraw this offer at any time.

U by Uniworld’s Early Summer Sale: Offer is valid for new, individual bookings on select 2018 itineraries and departure dates only, made between 23/11/2017 and 31/12/2017. Offer applies to full-fare bookings only. Availability of all stateroom categories cannot be guaranteed. All fares and savings listed are in NZD. Fares featured are for cruise or cruise/tour only, per person (unless otherwise noted) based on double occupancy. Rates for single guests are available upon request. Rates and savings vary by itinerary, departure date and category of accommodations. Offer is not combinable with any other promotional offer or program, except the Early Booking Incentive of US$50 onboard credit per person. Offer is capacity controlled and may be modified or withdrawn at any time. Onboard credit has no cash value and is non-refundable and non-transferable. No compensation will be provided in the event of non-use. Other restrictions may apply. Save up to price of $1,900 is based on Super Cruise: Budapest to Amsterdam departing on 02 June 2018.